Moody Coliseum

An example of the type of bag allowed into Moody Coliseum under game-day safety rules. The clear-bag policy is in effect for May Commencement as well.

As SMU gears up for the 103rd May Commencement Convocation, don’t forget that the Moody Coliseum clear-bag policy is in effect for the ceremony. The policy’s safety rules restrict items that may be carried into the venue.

The only bags permitted in Moody will fit these specifications:

those made of clear plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed 12-by-6-by-12 inches,

one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc or similar), or

small clutch bags (about the size of a hand) with or without a strap. The clutch does not have to be clear and may be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag.

The Office of the Registrar has distributed reminders about the policy to graduating seniors and their families. Items that are medically necessary and do not fit the clear-bag policy will be evaluated individually.

Things that visitors normally carry in pockets can still come into the coliseum in pockets – such as keys and cell phones.

The following items are prohibited from entering Moody Coliseum:

Animals (except licensed service animals)

Backpacks

Banners

Binocular cases

Briefcases

Camera bags

Cans

Cinch bags

Computer bags

Coolers

Diaper bags

Fanny packs

Firearms

Flags

Glass items

Guns

Inflated balloons

Knives of any size and type

Laser pointers

Luggage

Noisemakers

Purses larger than a small clutch

Radios

Seat cushions with zippers, pockets or compartments

Selfie sticks

Signs

Stun guns

Throwing objects

Umbrellas (unless threat of rain or raining)

Weapons

No outside food or drink is permitted in Moody Coliseum.

Note: Graduation candidates are not allowed to bring clear bags, food or drinks into Moody Coliseum, Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports, or the Crum Executive Education Center. A small clutch is permissible.

The SMU community will celebrate 2017 December Commencement Convocation on Saturday, Dec. 16. Kenneth A. Hersh, president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, will give the address.

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in Moody Coliseum with a student, faculty and platform party procession. Guests can enter Moody Coliseum starting at 8:30 a.m. Student line-up begins at 8:30 a.m. in Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports. Processional groups begin forming at 9:15 a.m.; doors close at 9:40 a.m. In order to attend the ceremony, faculty must RSVP (online form here). The faculty should assemble in academic dress no later than 9:40 a.m. in the Champions Club.

On Friday, Dec. 15, undergraduate candidates will participate in Rotunda Recessional. Candidates should wear SMU regalia and begin lining up at 5:15 p.m. at the flagpole on the Main Quad. Hot cider will be served.

The December Commencement Convocation is a formal ceremony open to degree candidates from all of SMU’s schools and professional programs. All participants must wear academic regalia; students without regalia will be directed to the SMU Bookstore to rent a cap and gown. No honor ribbons or other decorations or adornments may be worn to this ceremony, including messages or images on mortarboards.

The ceremony lasts about two hours. No guest tickets are required, and free parking will be available throughout the campus. Limited concession service will be available in Moody Coliseum beginning at 8:30 a.m. No outside food or drink is allowed in Moody.

All bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and may not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Bags may be one-gallon clear plastic resealable storage bags. Small clutch purses with or without straps, no larger than 8.5 x 5.5 inches, are permitted. The clutch does not have to be clear and may be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag. Items that are medically necessary are evaluated individually.

The Mustang men and women open their 2017-18 basketball seasons on Friday, Nov. 10 in Moody Coliseum.

First up will be the women’s team, working to build on a season that took the squad to both the third round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (NIT) and to a record-high team G.PA. This year’s roster features returning senior starter Alicia Froling, recently named to the American Athletic Conference All-Preseason team. The first 400 SMU students, faculty and staff members (with SMU ID) at the 11:30 a.m. game against Nicholls State will receive a free lunch from Rudy’s Bar-B-Q, courtesy of Head Coach Travis Mays.

At 7 p.m., the men’s squad led by Head Coach Tim Jankovich begins the defense of its American Athletic Conference championships with the season opener against UMBC. Junior guard Shake Milton has made the watch lists for the 2018 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award and the Lute Olson National Player of the Year. Milton was also named the 2017-18 preseason American Athletic Conference Player of the Year. Wear red for the first game of the season, which is also the Mustangs’ inaugural meeting with the Retrievers.

An example of the type of bag allowed into Moody Coliseum under gameday safety rules. The clear-bag policy is in effect for May Commencement as well.

As faculty, staff members, students, parents and visitors prepare for SMU’s 102nd May Commencement Convocation, don’t forget that Moody Coliseum’s clear-bag safety policy is in effect for the ceremony and restricts items that may be carried into the venue.

The only bags permitted will be those made of clear plastic, vinyl or PVC which do not exceed 12-by-6-by-12 inches, one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc or similar), or small clutch bags (about the size of a hand) with or without a strap. The clutch does not have to be clear and may be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag.

The Office of the Registrar has distributed reminders about the policy to graduating seniors and their families. Items that are medically necessary and do not fit the clear-bag policy will be evaluated individually.

Things that visitors normally carry in pockets can still come into the coliseum in pockets – such as keys and cell phones.

SMU Women’s Basketball celebrated Senior Day 2016 with a win over Tulsa in Moody Coliseum.Photo by Vladimir Cherry

SMU beats Tulsa 62-45 on Senior Day: SMU Women’s Basketball took the win over Tulsa on Wednesday night, 62-45. Stephanie Collins set an SMU single-game record with seven blocks, and had 10 rebounds and 10 points for her second double-double of the season. Collins’ seven blocks is the second most in the American Athletic Conference this season. Gabrielle Wilkins, who was honored in a pregame ceremony, finished with 12 rebounds, six points, six assists and three steals. SMU took control early, outscoring the Golden Hurricane 20-6 in the opening 10 minutes and maintained the lead throughout the game.

SMU Men’s Basketball takes on Gonzaga and UConn: On Saturday, Feb. 13, #16 SMU took on Gonzaga at Moody Coliseum finishing with a 69-60 win. This non-conference match-up of league leaders, broke the Zags six-game winning streak and hurt their chances of reentering the Top 25. On Thursday, Feb. 18, #21 SMU fell to UConn on the road, 68-62. SMU will replay UConn at home on Thursday, March 3 – stay tuned!

Four Mustangs to Attend USA Volleyball National Team Tryout: Four Mustangs will attend the USA Volleyball National Team tryouts Feb. 19-21, 2016. The group includes AVCA All-American Honorable Mention award winners Morgan Heise and Janelle Giordano, as well as Katie Hegarty and Lauren Mills. The tryout will include 231 student-athletes from 88 participating universities and colleges and can be viewed online here.

The 14th Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from SMU at a special Hart Global Leaders Forum event in McFarlin Auditorium on May 9, 2011. His Holiness will return to the University July 1, 2015, for a moderated discussion in Moody Coliseum.

SMU and the George W. Bush Presidential Center will welcome His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to Dallas Wednesday, July 1, 2015 for “A Conversation with the Dalai Lama.” The renowned spiritual leader and Nobel laureate will participate in a moderated discussion at 1:30 p.m. in Moody Coliseum.

The Dalai Lama’s visit to Dallas will happen just days before his 80th birthday on July 6 – a birthdate that he shares with former President George W. Bush. The Dalai Lama last visited the SMU campus on May 9, 2011, speaking to more than 2,500 at McFarlin Auditorium during a special Hart Global Leaders Forum lecture. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from SMU at that event.

Tickets go on sale, Monday, May 18, at ticketmaster.com. Watch the SMU Forum for additional updates.

Men’s Basketball: The Mustangs defeated the defending national champion UConn Huskies 73-55 on Saturday, Feb. 14 before a crowd of 7,395, the largest in the history of Moody Coliseum. Markus Kennedy and Yanick Moreira scored 13 points apiece, in addition to several dunks that helped build a big first-half lead in SMU’s win. The Mustangs’ next game will be against Temple on Thursday, Feb. 19 at Moody Coliseum.

Women’s Basketball: Despite a career-high of 19 points from Gabrielle Wilkins, the Mustangs fell to Tulsa 72-59 on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Moody Coliseum. SMU donned pink uniforms in the annual Play 4Kay game, an initiative across women’s basketball to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. The Mustangs will head to Greenville, North Carolina, for a matchup with East Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.

Men’s Soccer:SMU Men’s Soccer team recently announced a five-match spring schedule. The schedule is highlighted by three home dates and features MLS, USL Pro and NPSL competition. The Mustangs begin matches on Saturday, Feb. 21, when they travel to Austin to take on the Austin Aztex of the USL Pro.

Men’s Swimming & Diving: Seeking their 42nd conference championship, SMU’s Men’s Swimming & Diving team heads to Greensboro, North Carolina, on Feb. 18-21 for the American Athletic Conference Championship. The Mustangs will compete against Cincinnati, Connecticut and East Carolina. Live video of the meet will be available online on the American Digital Network. For more information on the conference championship, visit The American’s Championship Central.

SMU Women’s Swimming & Diving Team at The American Athletic Conference Championship.

Women’s Swimming & Diving: The SMU Women’s Swimming & Diving team will travel to Greensboro, North Carolina, Feb. 18-21, to compete in the American Athletic Conference Championship. At last season’s event, the Mustangs took second posting a pair of top individual finishes and a pair of relay wins.

Men’s Tennis: The SMU Men’s Tennis team continued their impressive start to the 2015 season, beating both Nebraska and Ouachita Baptist on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Ann and Brad Brookshire Family Pavillon. The Mustangs are now 9-1 on the season. Next, SMU will play its first road match at Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 21.

SMU Sophomore, Dasha Sharapova.

Women’s Tennis: Pushing its record to a perfect 5-0 this season, the SMU Women’s Tennis team notched two wins on Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Ann and Brad Brookshire Family Pavillon. The Mustangs open conference play next weekend, Feb. 21-22, with a pair of home matches.

Women’s Track & Field: The SMU Women’s Track & Field team concluded action at the competitive Tyson Invitational hosted by the University of Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Randal Tyson Track Center. Junior Holly Archer headlined SMU’s weekend, winning the 3,000-meter run (9:31:56) and adding a fourth-place finish in the mile (4:48:37). Up next for the Mustangs is the American Athletic Conference Indoor Championship on Feb. 27-28 at the New Balance Track & Field Center in New York City. For more information on the conference championship meet, visit The American website.

ESPN’s College Game Day is a Saturday morning and evening roadshow that discusses the top storylines of the college basketball season. GameDay’s first hour begins at 9 a.m. on ESPNU, continuing live at 10 a.m. on ESPN. Following the morning segment, an evening broadcast will lead into the primetime game at 7 p.m. on ESPN.

“This is a great honor for everyone involved with SMU basketball,” said SMU Head Coach Larry Brown. “Getting to host College GameDay says a lot about the passion Mustang fans bring to Moody Coliseum, and how they are helping our program rise in national prominence.”

SMU is currently 19-5 and in second place in the American Athletic Conference. Before their Valentine’s Day matchup against UConn, the Mustangs will take on the University of Houston on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Schedule of Events

8:15 a.m. – Moody Coliseum doors open

9-11 a.m. – ESPN College GameDay at Moody Coliseum

1 p.m. – SMU women’s basketball vs. Tulsa

5 p.m. – Program Council’s Moody Madness featuring food, music and activities for students and families from Moody Coliseum

Community agencies and campus organizations are looking for highly motivated SMU students who want to learn outside the classroom, tackle real world issues and explore potential careers. They’ll have an ideal opportunity to get to know each other at the 2014 Engaged Learning Expo.

The event is a valuable networking opportunity for faculty members who want to develop courses with community components, as well as staff members who want to expand their programs, says Susan Kress, director of Engaged Learning.

The following campus programs and community partners have confirmed their attendance at the 2014 Expo:

The Expo also celebrates 69 undergraduate Engaged Learning Fellows who are working on significant projects this academic year, and will provide opportunities to mix and match interested students with campus programs as well as DFW-area community partners.

The regular season for men and women’s basketball has ended, but Moody Magic has not. Both the men and women have home postseason games this week, the men on Wednesday, March 19 and women on Thursday, March 20.

Men’s Basketball: SMU was chosen as the #1 seed for the 2014 National Invitation Tournament. Their first game on Wednesday is against #8 seed UC Irvine at 8 p.m. UC Irvine won the Big West regular season title, and SMU finished third in the American Athletic Conference. Wednesday’s game will be the first in history between the two teams.

SMU finished the season with a 23-9 record and numerous honors. For the first time in program history, SMU is ranked in the USA Today Coaches Poll and the AP Poll. Sophomore Nic Moore was named to the first team of the American Athletic Conference, U.S. Basketball Writers Association All-District Team and the National Association of Basketball Coaches District 25 First Team.

Sophomore Markus Kennedy was also recognized; he was named a second-team honoree for the American Athletic Conference and to the National Association of Basketball Coaches District 25 Second Team.

Finally, Head Coach Larry Brown was named the District VII Coach of the Year by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.

The winner of Wednesday’s game will play either San Francisco or LSU in the second round. The final game of the NIT is scheduled for Thursday, April 3.

Women’s Basketball: For the first time in program history SMU will host the Women’s National Invitation Tournament. Their first game is Thursday, March 20 against Texas Southern at 7 p.m. This will be the team’s sixth appearance in the WNIT after finishing the season with a 17-3 record.

The women finished fifth in the inaugural season of the American Athletic Conference with several players honored. Senior Keena Mays was named to the first team of the AAC, Senior Akil Simpson was named to the second team of the AAC and Kiara Parry was named to the All-Freshman team of the AAC.

The winner of Thursday’s game will play either Minnesota or Green Bay in the second round. The final game is scheduled for Saturday, April 5.